Lead Millwright: Installation, Maintenance & Team Leadership

PepsiCo Inc.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in the Western Cape, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, maintain, repair, and inspect industrial machinery.

You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades while ensuring safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include dismantling and reassembling equipment, installing foundations, testing MCC and electrical systems, and leading a maintenance team.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Trade or NTC certification required.
• Red Seal Millwright certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle machinery or equipment.
• Assemble, install and align equipment.
• Move machinery and equipment.
• Construct foundations for machines.
• Perform pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs.
• Maintain planned maintenance on machinery.
• Inspect and repair MCC, circuits, wiring and electrical equipment.
• Install and commission machinery; test electrical and mechanical operations.
• Add and update SCADA interface with PLC systems (where needed).
• Manage a team.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Technical Trade or NTC

Red Seal Millwright

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. in the Western Cape, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Millwright to install, maintain, repair, and inspect industrial machinery.

You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support upgrades while ensuring safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include dismantling and reassembling equipment, installing foundations, testing MCC and electrical systems, and leading a maintenance team.